BIBLE Vision Statement It is the vision of the Bible Department that every student who attends MCS will be reconciled to God and spends eternity in heaven. It is also the vision that each student s life on earth will be abundant and lived in service to God and to his fellow man. Mission Statement The mission of the Bible Department is to teach the truth concerning God s love, man s sinful state and God s plan to redeem man through the life, death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. The mission of the Bible Department coincides with the mission of Mobile Christian School to help students grow in the ways in which Jesus grew (Luke 2:52): Mentally - By stimulating their minds with challenging Bible instruction (II Timothy 2:15) Morally - By affirming to them that there is an infallible guide, the Bible (II Timothy 3:16-17) Physically - By instilling biblical principles in their minds concerning the care of their bodies (I Corinthians 6:19-20) Spiritually - By teaching God s word, for faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17) Curriculum Second Semester PK3- PK4 Bible Characters of the Old and New Testament Kindergarten- God Created the Perfect World Jesus Is Our Example Grade 1- God s Covenant with Abraham s Family Jesus Does the Impossible Grade 2- God Frees His People Jesus Sets Us Free to Serve Grade 3- Kingly Choices in the New Land The Young Church Tells the Good News Grade 4- God s Leaders Act in History Paul s Mission to Spread Good News Grade 5- Instructions for God s Faithful People Knowing the Basis of Your Faith Grade 6- A journey through the Bible seeking to answer two major questions: How do I get along? and Who am I? Grade 7- A journey through the Bible seeking to answer two major questions: What do I believe? and Who am I? Grade 8- A journey through the Bible seeking to answer two major questions: What do I believe? and Where do I fit in? High School: Year 1- Practical lessons related to Who am I? First semester- New life at the creation of our universe found in the book of Genesis. Second semester New life available as a disciple of Jesus (Matthew-John) Year 2- What do I believe? First semester deals with Israel as they developed their beliefs in God s Law (Ezekiel through Judges) - Second semester is concerned with how the young church clarified its beliefs. (Acts, Romans, and Galatians) Year 3- A study of Israel and the growing new church reveals God s word regarding the question How do I get along? First semester- (I Samuel through I Kings) - Second semester- I&II Corinthians, Ephesians, II Thessalonians Year 4- We answer Where do I fit in? as we study Israel and the maturing church First semester- (II Kings through Nehemiah) - Second semester - I Timothy through Revelation Character First ENGAGE Curriculum - ENGAGE is a research based anti-bullying curriculum that recognizes bullying as a symptom of a deeper problem. ENGAGE is a curriculum with its roots deep in God s teachings found in the Bible. It is partially based on tenets of developmental psychology that includes educational theory and the real life experience of administrators, teachers, students, and parents. It seeks to identify, prevent, and respond to bullying. The goals of ENGAGE are: Participants will recognize the underlying causes for bully behavior Students learn how to respond to bullying Students experience fewer incidents of aggressive behavior Teachers experience fewer classroom disruptions Parents feel better about how their students are treated at school Students achievements increases because of a safer learning environment
HIGH SCHOOL MCS Honors Track College Prep Track 8 th Grade 8 th Grade Career Preparedness A Career Preparedness A Honors Algebra I 9 th Grade 9 th Grade Honors English English Honors World History World History Honors Biology Biology Honors Geometry Algebra I Health/Career Preparedness B Health/Career Preparedness B Physical Education Physical Education 10 th Grade 10 th Grade Honors English English Dual Enrollment American History 1301/1302 US History I Honors Physics Physics Honors Algebra II Geometry Spanish I Spanish I 11 th Grade 11 th Grade Honors English English Dual Enrollment Western Civilization 2301/ 2302 US History II Honors Chemistry Chemistry Honors Pre-Calculus or Algebra III Stats Algebra II Spanish II Spanish II 12 th Grade 12 th Grade Dual Enrollment English Composition 101&102 English Honors Government & Economics Government & Economics Anatomy & Physiology or ADV Physics Anatomy & Physiology Dual Enrollment Pre-Cal/Cal or Pre-Calculus Algebra III/Stats or Pre-Calculus Arts Education/Personal Finance Arts Education/Personal Finance ELECTIVES GRADES 9-12 ACT Prep Chorus Physical Education Concert & Marching Band Yearbook Journalism I/II (11th and 12th ONLY) Art or Music Appreciation Office Practice (11th and 12th ONLY) Sports P.E. Library Science (11th and 12th ONLY) Independent Study Course college courses available through Troy University, BYU and University of South Alabama
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS GRADES 9-12 SUBJECT REQUIRED UNITS ENGLISH 4 HISTORY 4 SCIENCE* 4 MATH** 4 BIBLE 4 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 CAREER PREPAREDNESS A & B 1 ARTS EDUCATION /CTE 1 HEALTH 1/2 ELECTIVES 2 1/2 ----------------- -------------------- TOTAL: 28 One-half credit is earned for each semester s work in grades 9 through 12. Required courses and electives are listed above. *The four years of science must include Biology I and Chemistry. ** The four years of Math (taken in 9-12) must include Geometry and Algebra II. 10 community service hours per year in grades 9-12. Twenty-eight credits are required for graduation unless a student has transferred from another high school where they could not take at least 7 credits per year. In these cases, the administration may make exceptions. All students must enroll in 7 classes every semester. CURRICULUM FOR HONORS DIPLOMA: An HONORS DIPLOMA will be awarded to students who: (1) Have a cumulative grade point average of at least B+. (2) Math: Must include Pre-Calculus (3) ONE of the following courses: Calculus, ADV Physics, one AP class or one year of college dual enrollment (4) 20 community service hours per year in grades 9-12. Students must achieve a final average of 87.5 or greater in the subject the prior year to be considered for honors placement or a weighted course. Students already in a weighted course must receive a passing grade to continue taking weighted courses in that subject area.
MIDDLE SCHOOL 6 th Grade 7 th Grade 8 th Grade Bible 6 Bible 7 Bible 8 English 6 English 7 English 8 Modern U. S. History Civics/World Geography Ancient World History Math 6 Math 7 or Pre-Algebra Pre-Algebra or Hon. Algebra I Earth/Space Science Life Science Physical Science Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Band OR Band OR Band OR Career Discovery Career Discovery Career Preparedness A Middle School Extra Curricular Opportunities: Band, Junior SGA, Junior National Honor Society (7-9), Key/Service Club, Fellowship of Christian Standards, Art Club, Spelling Bee, BEST (Robotics Program) Athletics: Middle school students at MCS have the opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports beginning in the 7 th grade. Sports offered to boys include Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Golf and Soccer. Sports offered to the girls include Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Track, Golf, Cheerleading, and Soccer.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESCHOOL (PreK3) DAILY BIBLE STORIES and CHAPEL SCHOOL READINESS Listening Skills Visual and Auditory Perception Social Skills Communication & Sharing LANGUAGE ARTS Handwriting Without Tears Letters and Sounds Story Time MATH and SCIENCE (High Reach Learning) MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPANISH COMPUTER LIBRARY FIELD TRIPS KINDERGARTEN (K5) DAILY BIBLE CLASSES and CHAPEL Biblical Choices Fall Semester: Genesis 1-10 Spring Semester: Jesus is our Example (Matthew-John) LANGUAGE ARTS Saxon Phonics Reading Handwriting Without Tears MATHEMATICS Saxon Math ENVIRONMENT Social Studies Science Spanish Music Computer Physical Education Art Library FieldTrips PRESCHOOL (PreK4) DAILY BIBLE STORIES and CHAPEL LANGUAGE ARTS Saxon Phonics Letters and Sounds Reading Readiness Handwriting Without Tears VISUAL PERCEPTION MATH READINESS Numbers, Counting, Calendar PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPANISH MUSIC COMPUTER LIBRARY FIELD TRIPS ELEMENTARY (GRADES 1-5) DAILY BIBLE and CHAPEL Biblical Choices a sequential study of the Bible in each grade -Old Testament in Fall, New Testament in Spring. LANGUAGE ARTS Saxon Phonics (Grades 1-2) Reading Wonders (1-5) Spelling and Vocabulary Handwriting Without Tears MATHEMATICS Saxon Math (Grades 1-5) CONTENT AREAS Spanish Science Social Studies Music Computer (Keyboarding Without Tears) Physical Education Recorders (4 th Grade) & Beginner Band (5 th Grade) Art Library Field Trips
FINANCIAL INFORMATION TUITION 2018-19-IF PAID BY JULY 1, 2018 FEES 2018-19 First *12 month Second Third Oldest Oldest Oldest Registration Fee (one student) Family Maximum Grades PreK3-K4 $5,565.00 $481.66 $4,870.00 $3,470.00 Paid January Feb $200 $350 Grades K5-5 $5,665.00 $490.24 $4,970.00 $3,570.00 Paid March-May 15 $250 $450 Grades 6-8 $6,470.00 $559.34 $5,670.00 $4,120.00 Paid after May 15 $300 $550 Grades 9-12 $6,640.00 $573.93 $5,690.00 $4,140.00 New Family Processing Fee $50 Fourth Fifth International Student Fee $1,000 Oldest Oldest Class Supply Fees (Due April 1 st, 2018) Grades PK3-PK4 $2,670.00 $1,820.00 (Includes but not limited to art, paper, supplies, etc.) Grades K5 5 $2,770.00 $1,920.00 K-3 to K-5 $250 Grades 6-8 $3,220.00 $2,270.00 Class Material Fees (Due April 1 st, 2018) Grades 9-12 $3,240.00 $2,290.00 (Includes but not limited to text book/e-book rental, testing fees, etc.) Payment Grades (1-12) $250 *Families who pay on a monthly bank draft plan are assessed a 3% installment fee plus $4.00 per month service fee. Technology Fee (Due April 1 st, 2018)** Grades (1-12) $150 **This fee does not include devices. All 4-12 th grade students are required Before School Care (6:30-7:30 a.m.) Per Child Hourly $5 to have an ipad that runs the latest Apple operating system, wi-fi only, with After School Care (3:00-6:00) a protective case Per Child Hourly $5 Weekly $60 NOTICE: Upon acceptance of registration and payment of fees your child will be pre-registered for 2018-19 school year. You are then responsible for paying the tuition fees and related expenses for the entire academic year. Even so, withdrawal prior to May 15 may be approved without penalty, upon the mutual consent of both parties. However, applicable fees are non-refundable. Withdrawal from May 16-July 1 may be approved with an early withdrawal assessment of $300 and upon consent of the Board of Trustees. After July 1, 2018, no portion of fees paid will be refunded nor outstanding accounts will be canceled in the event of absence, withdrawal, or dismissal of your child, except in the event of extenuating circumstances as approved by the Board of Trustees (in such event an early withdrawal fee equal to at least one month s tuition will apply).
ATHLETICS Students at Mobile Christian School have extensive opportunities to compete in interscholastic athletics. MCS fields teams for boys in Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Cross-Country, Soccer and Golf. Sports offered to girls include Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Track, Cross-Country, Golf, Soccer and Cheerleading. MCS athletic and physical education facilities include a gymnasium, a fully equipped weight room, and newly constructed football, baseball and softball complexes. Mobile Christian School has been a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) since the Fall of 2006. Awarded the Star Sportsmanship Award in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014 Football team advanced to the playoffs six out of seven years Advanced to quarter finals 2012, 2013, 2015, Region 1 Champion 2016 State Runner-Up 2016 Volleyball advanced to the Elite 8 seven out of last eleven years Area Champs 2009, 2012, 2013 Cross-Country team has had runners in the state meet every year Boys Basketball were regular season Area Champs 2007, 2017 Area Runner-Up and advanced to sub-state in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016, Advanced to regionals 2017 Girls Basketball won the Area, sub-state and advanced to Regional Tournament in 2009 Area Runner-Up 2010, 2011 Softball State Runner Up 2007, 2013 State Elite 8 seventeen years in a row Boys Track team has been State Champs 5 of the last 11 years State Runners-Up 2008, 2013Regional Champs 2011, 2013-2016 and Regional Runners Up 2012 Girls Track team 3 rd in state in 2007, 2009, 2010, 4 th in 2008, 2014, 2015 Baseball team State Champs 2015 and 2016
ACCREDITATION / TECHNOLOGY Accreditation AdvancED / Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) National Christian School Association (NCSA) Extra-Curricular Organizations and Clubs Parent Support Organization Band Student Government (Jr. / Sr.) Booster Club (Athletics/Band) Spelling Bee Key/Service Club PTFA (Parents, Teachers, Friends Association) Robotics Team Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club) Capital Funds Committee Speech, Math, Writing Contests Yearbook Track (Elem/MS/HS) National Honor Society High School, Middle School & Elementary Football (Elem/MS/HS) Girls for Christ/Young Men s Leadership (Girls & Boys Devotional Groups) Basketball (Elem/MS/HS) Cheerleading (Elem/MS/HS) Soccer (Elem/MS/HS) Fellowship for Christian Standards Volleyball (Elem/MS/HS) Technology SMART (Interactive) Boards in all classrooms 3 new computer labs / Filtered campus-wide wireless and wired network BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Grades 4-12 with digital textbooks. All 4-12 th grade students are required to have an ipad that runs the latest Apple operating system, wi-fi only, with a protective case that has the student s name. University of South Alabama School of Computing CFITS Partner School